Coffee Chronicles: Know your Coffee

By: Arunima Bhandari 

Espresso

It is a form of concentrated coffee brewed by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee. It serves as the base for many other coffee drinks. 

Americano

It is made by diluting a shot of espresso with hot water, giving it a similar strength to drip coffee but with a distinct flavor. 

Latte

It is a creamy drink made with one shot of espresso and steamed milk, topped with a small amount of milk foam. It is often flavored with syrups. 

Flat White

Originating from Australia and New Zealand, it consists of a shot of espresso topped with velvety micro foam, resulting in a rich and creamy coffee. 

Affogato

It is a dessert-style coffee where a shot of hot espresso is poured over a scoop of vanilla ice cream or gelato.

Turkish Coffee

It is finely ground coffee simmered in water with sugar (optional) in a special pot called a cezve. It’s unfiltered, resulting in a thick and strong brew. 

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